Post by beachbob on Mar 23, 2017 14:56:57 GMT -5

I'm good with random. Wish Hangout would get back to that. I met Michael McDonald at the drive up tiki bar/grill on the lake here. Michael, me, my son, and waitress who had no clue who he was...lol. He autographed her arm I think. I like this joint venture with Robben Ford...

No beachdude , only thing pumping Hangout this week is krisplettuce and a boatload of college girls I know. It would not surprise me if we have seen THE lineup. But hey, maybe I'll be able to locate a cheap ticket, cheap parking, and be partying in the sand with you yutes down on the beach in Gulf Shores come May.

Post by zaj128 on Mar 24, 2017 15:27:54 GMT -5

Little nostalgia post... A guy reached out to me that I went to college with because his bro is getting married and having his bach party at Hangout next year. He wanted me to fill him in on the area, the condos to pick, when to book, all that shit. I sent him some pics of the condo we stayed in at the San Carlos that squeezed 14 guys in. I was overcome with fomo for this year. This fest seriously is fuckin awesome. Not much more needs to be said about the lineup as we've all voiced our opinions, but I love walking on that boardwalk, listenin to music, drinkin on the beach till 3 am and sleeping inside with the breeze off the gulf blowing through the whole condo. Hopefully 2018 works out.

Post by beachbob on Mar 24, 2017 16:00:38 GMT -5

Yep. Driving down, stopping in the seafood shop for fresh tuna dip and a bottle of wine, unpacking and getting on the beach for first sunset, meeting up with friends, guitar by the pool, waking up to a sound check, margaritas and cold beer on the beach, music walking from place to place, those crazy painted up folks with glasses you can't see thru, the passed out quacker getting first aid from some little hippie girl, the one or two new artists that blow your mind, and on and on. Ditto about the lineup, but hey, I love Hangout. The sixth Saturday after tomorrow and I'm pointing the pony southbound 1-65....can't wait.

Post by esteban on Mar 24, 2017 18:18:29 GMT -5

Somebody put on Uptight at Holy Ground the other night. I remember my older cousins used to watch all the Frankie and Annette movies when we were little. He was usually on at the end to sing a last song.

Post by beachbob on Mar 24, 2017 19:07:28 GMT -5

I tried to scan tour dates and most bands playing Hangout this year are open. There were a few nuggets. I'm guessing Mumford Main/DJ Snake Surf Friday 19th, 21 Pilots Main/Major Lazer Surf Saturday 20th, and Frank Ocean Main/Chance Surf Sunday 21st. Weezer warming up for Mumford would be good for me.

Band of Horses plays NOLA the 19th and El Paso the 23rdChance the Rapper looks like 21stFranz Ferdinand plays Nashville 23rdMarshmello in Vegas 19th and lists Hangout 21stSigour Ros in NOLA the 21stThe Head the Heart in Orlando the 19th and lists Hangout 20-21The Strumbellas list Hangout the 19thWarpaint has Hangout the 19th and Illinois the 20th

Post by tronik on Mar 24, 2017 23:52:42 GMT -5

I might get shit for this, but I want to point out that despite this festival having a pretty decent lineup and is one of the very few where you can swim in the ocean between sets, its still located in one of the most regressive states in the US in terms of civil rights and social freedom. If you are someone who highly values these things, you should speak with your dollars and not attend Hangout. If Roo hadn't pulled some (comparatively) less than stellar lineups the last two years this would also be a big concern since its located in Tennessee, which is slightly less regressive than Alabama (not counting Nashville and Knoxville proper).

tl;dr Don't financially support any Alabama-based fest because the state policy is hella regressive.

Post by krisplettuce on Mar 25, 2017 0:24:19 GMT -5

I might get shit for this, but I want to point out that despite this festival having a pretty decent lineup and is one of the very few where you can swim in the ocean between sets, its still located in one of the most regressive states in the US in terms of civil rights and social freedom. If you are someone who highly values these things, you should speak with your dollars and not attend Hangout. If Roo hadn't pulled some (comparatively) less than stellar lineups the last two years this would also be a big concern since its located in Tennessee, which is slightly less regressive than Alabama (not counting Nashville and Knoxville proper).

tl;dr Don't financially support any Alabama-based fest because the state policy is hella regressive.

Post by tronik on Mar 25, 2017 6:08:04 GMT -5

I might get shit for this, but I want to point out that despite this festival having a pretty decent lineup and is one of the very few where you can swim in the ocean between sets, its still located in one of the most regressive states in the US in terms of civil rights and social freedom. If you are someone who highly values these things, you should speak with your dollars and not attend Hangout. If Roo hadn't pulled some (comparatively) less than stellar lineups the last two years this would also be a big concern since its located in Tennessee, which is slightly less regressive than Alabama (not counting Nashville and Knoxville proper).

tl;dr Don't financially support any Alabama-based fest because the state policy is hella regressive.

Post by beachbob on Mar 25, 2017 9:36:39 GMT -5

By my count, 54 days til pre-party. This will go random, but here is my 2017 performer/clip to start this off. If you are up before me and want to post a daily clip, please do. Try to keep the count going. I need some beach bad.

Orville Richard Burrell CD (born October 22, 1968), known mostly by his stage name Shaggy, is a Jamaican-American reggae fusion singer and deejay. He is best known for his hit singles "Oh Carolina", "Boombastic", "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel". He was nicknamed after Shaggy Rogers, the cartoon character from the popular television series Scooby Doo. Burrell was born on October 22, 1968 in Kingston, Jamaica. At the age of 7, he and his family moved to the New Edinburgh area of Ottawa, Canada. In 1987, he took singing courses and was discovered a year later, while singing in the streets with friends. His son is rapper Robb Banks from Florida Shaggy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and obtained the MOS of 0811 (field artillery cannon crewman). He served with a firing battery from the 10th Marine Regiment in Saudi Arabia during the Persian Gulf War. The highest rank he achieved was lance corporal, although he was reduced in rank twice. Shaggy perfected his signature singing voice in the Marine Corps. (wiki)

Post by katyperryofficial on Mar 25, 2017 9:43:45 GMT -5

I might get shit for this, but I want to point out that despite this festival having a pretty decent lineup and is one of the very few where you can swim in the ocean between sets, its still located in one of the most regressive states in the US in terms of civil rights and social freedom. If you are someone who highly values these things, you should speak with your dollars and not attend Hangout. If Roo hadn't pulled some (comparatively) less than stellar lineups the last two years this would also be a big concern since its located in Tennessee, which is slightly less regressive than Alabama (not counting Nashville and Knoxville proper).

tl;dr Don't financially support any Alabama-based fest because the state policy is hella regressive.

Sorry but this is the only place I can catch Frank Ocean by the ocean. Gonna have to sell out my beliefs for that one

Post by beachbob on Mar 25, 2017 10:10:34 GMT -5

Here is a 2015 AL.com article on parking and traffic. Is this still legit? Any insight on parking would be appreciated. I'm going down early and will try to make a deal with someone close for parking. My experience is everyone is passed out from about 3 am til 10 am. I could go just about anywhere in Gulf Shores/vicinity without a traffic problem. Planning to get out early and park and then play it by ear on getting back home.

Post by zaj128 on Mar 25, 2017 10:27:36 GMT -5

I might get shit for this, but I want to point out that despite this festival having a pretty decent lineup and is one of the very few where you can swim in the ocean between sets, its still located in one of the most regressive states in the US in terms of civil rights and social freedom. If you are someone who highly values these things, you should speak with your dollars and not attend Hangout. If Roo hadn't pulled some (comparatively) less than stellar lineups the last two years this would also be a big concern since its located in Tennessee, which is slightly less regressive than Alabama (not counting Nashville and Knoxville proper).

tl;dr Don't financially support any Alabama-based fest because the state policy is hella regressive.

Won't give u shit, but I also will not even slightly consider your suggestion.

Post by cmack on Mar 25, 2017 12:19:31 GMT -5

I might get shit for this, but I want to point out that despite this festival having a pretty decent lineup and is one of the very few where you can swim in the ocean between sets, its still located in one of the most regressive states in the US in terms of civil rights and social freedom. If you are someone who highly values these things, you should speak with your dollars and not attend Hangout. If Roo hadn't pulled some (comparatively) less than stellar lineups the last two years this would also be a big concern since its located in Tennessee, which is slightly less regressive than Alabama (not counting Nashville and Knoxville proper).

tl;dr Don't financially support any Alabama-based fest because the state policy is hella regressive.

Won't give u shit, but I also will not even slightly consider your suggestion.

Completely avoiding and ignoring the state isn't a good option either. Go to Bama and be liberal as fuck.

Post by cmack on Mar 25, 2017 12:26:05 GMT -5

Also, wasn't it AEG or GV CEO that was "exposed to having homophobic idealogy or something? Might as well avoid any shows/fest put on by them since we don't know of that is true or if Hangout and associated contractors have similar mantras.

Post by tronik on Mar 25, 2017 16:09:18 GMT -5

I might get shit for this, but I want to point out that despite this festival having a pretty decent lineup and is one of the very few where you can swim in the ocean between sets, its still located in one of the most regressive states in the US in terms of civil rights and social freedom. If you are someone who highly values these things, you should speak with your dollars and not attend Hangout. If Roo hadn't pulled some (comparatively) less than stellar lineups the last two years this would also be a big concern since its located in Tennessee, which is slightly less regressive than Alabama (not counting Nashville and Knoxville proper).

tl;dr Don't financially support any Alabama-based fest because the state policy is hella regressive.

Sorry but this is the only place I can catch Frank Ocean by the ocean. Gonna have to sell out my beliefs for that one